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Some parents opt for ‘chicken pox pops’ over vaccines

by November 8, 2011

A federal prosecutor has issued a warning that buying lollipops laced with chicken pox is illegal. Most people would add that it’s also a terribly dumb thing to do.

Freelance breast examiner reaches plea agreement

by October 12, 2011

Sure, it’s breast cancer awareness month, but this is the wrong way to mark the occasion.

Update: No jail for parents of child who died after ‘prayer cure’

by February 8, 2011

A couple who chose a prayer cure for their toddler son who eventually died from bacterial pneumonia received 10 years of probation. The couple had been previously found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child.

Top 10 health care stories of ’10

by December 28, 2010

Here are the top 10 most read and discussed stories on HealthExecNews.com for 2010.

Parents face prison after prayer-cure ends in toddler’s death

by December 21, 2010

Two parents were just convicted of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the death of their two-year-old son.

Violence increasing in hospitals — what’s behind the rise?

by July 26, 2010

There’s a new warning out about the increased violence taking place in hospitals and other medical facilities.

Is the mob moving into Medicare?

by October 20, 2009

Medicare fraud, a typically non-violent, white collar crime, is turning into a much more dangerous game. And any health care facility is a potential target.

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